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Job Description
The South Adams County Water & Sanitation District (SACWSD), dedicated to providing affordable and sustainable water resources to its customers, is seeking an individual at our Klein Water Treatment Plant for the position of Lab Technician.
This position provides support and aids in the efficient operations of the District’s water quality laboratory to meet drinking water regulations by performing the following duties:
·Collects water samples
·Conducts chemical, physical and bacteriological exams of water throughout the system
·Ensures compliance with drinking water regulations
·Operates and maintains lab equipment and instrumentation
·Maintains accurate data records
·Investigates water quality and system pressure complaints
·Coordinates with contract laboratories concerning samples and analyses
Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience.A valid, current Colorado Driver’s License required.
A minimum of 1 year experience in water quality, environmental lab or related experience.
Working knowledge of lab techniques and procedures.Detail oriented, with effective organizational, communication, problem solving and administrative skills.Self starter, with the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment necessary.
Successful candidates will be required to complete a drug screen and background check prior to employment.
The District offers a comprehensive benefits package including 100% medical paid with participation in wellness, dental, vision, life, disability, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, money purchase pension plan, 457 savings plan, pet insurance, discount partners and uniform allowance.
Hiring Salary range:$27.30 - 34.11/hr.
Application Deadline:Open until filled
Apply at https://jobs.southadamswaterco.gov/ -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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South Adams County Water and Sanitation District
Show moreHow We Started
The South Adams County Water and Sanitation District was formed in 1951 under the State of Colorado Special District provisions to serve the area now known as Commerce City. Although the District serves the Commerce City population, it is a separate entity and is presently the largest combined Water and Sanitation District in the state of Colorado covering over 65 square miles and serving nearly 70,000 customers.
The District experienced little growth until 1998 selling only 50 new taps in a good year, and provided services to about 10,000 equivalent residential units (ERUs). The District’s water was mainly from Alluvial and Arapahoe well supplies capable of yielding up to 6800 acre-ft. of water per year, which could serve approximately 13,600 ERUs.
Recent History
In 1996, the Record of Decision (ROD) for the cleanup of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal was complete. Two significant components of the ROD were the designation of the Arsenal as a future Wildlife Refuge and addition of a 4000 acre-ft. additional water supply to the District. This supplemental supply is treated water purchased from Denver Water that is blended with the District’s potable well water supply before delivery to its customers.
Once the Record of Decision was complete the development community started viewing the Commerce City area as a place that held great potential for future residential and commercial development.
With a great deal of hard work and cooperation from the City of Commerce City and the development community, the District was able to build critical water and wastewater infrastructure to launch new development in the northern portion of the District.
The District Today
The District is developing water supplies which will be capable of providing up to 27,000 acre-ft. of water per year. This development allows us to serve approximately 54,000 ERUs.
These water supplies include treated water from Denver Water, surface water supplied off of the farmer’s reservoir and Irrigation Company’s water supply system, expanded potable alluvial well supplies, and a separate irrigation system.
The District is also building one of the nation’s largest separate irrigation systems in the northern area of Commerce City. This separate system provides non-potable alluvial well water to residential, commercial, and industrial customers for irrigation and other non-potable uses. -